On January 24, 2025, at 09.00 hours, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labour, showed concern for workers being laid off and urged agencies under the Ministry of Labour to support affected workers to enable them to continue their livelihood after being laid off and to monitor the mass layoffs of companies, so that if layoffs occur, they can provide timely assistance and compensation to employees. The Labour Minister assigned Mr. Aree Krainara, the Secretariat to the Labour Minister, to present welfare compensation from the Employee Welfare Fund and unemployment benefits to employees of Yarnapund Company Limited (Public Company). Mr. Boonsong Thapchaiyut, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Lieutenant Commander Saroj Khomkhai, the Director-General of the Department of Labour Protection and Welfare, executives of the Department of Labour Protection and Welfare, the Social Security Office, the Department of Employment, employee representatives of Yarnapund Company Limited (Public Company), the Chairman of the Council, Advisors and the Executive Board of the Automotive Labour Organization Council of Thailand, joined the occasion at the Labour Relations Committee Meeting Room, 1st Floor, Ministry of Labour. Mr. Aree Krainara, the Secretariat to the Labour Minister, said that Yarnapund […]
On January 14, 2025, at 10.00 hours local time in Israel, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labour, Mr. Boonsong Thapchaiyut, Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Somchai Maruksriwan, Director-General of the Department of Employment, Ms. Pannabha Chandraramya, Ambassador of Thailand to Israel, Mr. Sakdinart Sonthisakyotin, Assistant to the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Kittithana Srisuriya, Minister Counselor (on Labour) and the Ministry of Labour’s executives, discussed official matters with Mr. Avi Dicter, Minister of Agriculture and Food Security in Jerusalem, Israel. Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn said he and his deletion traveled to Beit Hilkia Moshav, where they were welcomed by Mr. Avi Dicter, Minister of Agriculture and Food Security. Together, they visited Leafresh Farm, a hydroponic vegetable farm. They met with 15 Thai worker representatives and learned about smart agriculture, which is the production and distribution of healthy fresh vegetables grown in a unique greenhouse using hydroponic technology, where computerized systems control water quality measurement points, process and manage temperature levels, and add fertilizers and nutrients. They then met with Mr. Avi Dicter, the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, along with representatives from the Israeli Ministry of Interior and the Ministry […]
On December 23, 2024, at 09.30 hours, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labour, chaired the Artificial Intelligence Literacy for Government Officers public relations event and delivered a keynote speech on “Transforming the Ministry of Labour into the AI Era”. The project aims to lay a foundation of knowledge about AI, build skills in using AI tools, and promote the application of AI among the Ministry of Labour’s personnel. The opening ceremony was attended by Mr. Siraphop Duangsodsri, Assistant to the Labour Minister, Mr. Aree Krainara, the Secretariat to the Labour Minister, Ms. Bunyawee Khaipan, the Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General, Mr. Santi Nantasuwan, the Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General, Mr. Nattawut Phattharayoon, Roi Et Provincial Employment Officer and Acting Academic Labour Advisor, and executives of the Ministry of Labour. Mr. Decha Phrukphatthanarak, the Director-General of the Department of Skill Development, reported on the objectives of the event, which took place at the Ministry of Labour’s Meeting Room on the 5th Floor, Ministry of Labour. Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labour, revealed that today (December 23, 2024), the Ministry of Labour is facing […]
On December 23, 2024, at 18.30 hours, Mr. Boonsong Thapchaiyut, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, gave a report after the 22nd Wage Committee Meeting No. 11/2024. The meeting had government representatives, employer representatives, employee representatives, and relevant officials attend the Prasong Rananant Meeting Room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour Building. He said that the Wage Committee meeting considered and approved the increase in the minimum wage by 7 to 55 Baht per day (an average of 2.9 percent), divided into 17 rates, which were mainly considered based on the cost of living and economic structure, with the highest rate being 400 Baht per day and the lowest rate being 337 Baht per day, as follows: 1. The minimum wage rate is adjusted to 400 Baht per day in 4 provinces and 1 district, including Phuket, Chachoengsao, Chonburi, Rayong and Koh Samui District, Surat Thani Province. 2. The minimum wage rate is adjusted to 380 Baht per day in Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai Province, and Hat Yai District, Songkhla Province. 3. The minimum wage rate is adjusted to 372 Baht per day in Bangkok and its vicinity, a total […]
On November 29, 2024, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labor, disclosed details following the Cabinet meeting held at Chiang Mai Rajabhat University, Chiang Mai Province. The event was attended by senior officials from the Ministry of Labor, including Mr. Boonsong Thapchaiyut, Permanent Secretary; Mr. Somchai Morakotsriwan, Director-General of the Department of Employment; Mr. Pichet Thongpan, Inspector-General; and Mr. Sakdinat Sonthisakdiyothin, Assistant Permanent Secretary. Before the meeting, the Minister and his team visited booths showcasing occupational group products. During the meeting, the Ministry of Labor proposed three items for acknowledgment. First, Commander Saroj Khomkhai, Director-General of the Department of Labor Protection and Welfare, and Mr. Akarut Sontayanon were appointed government representatives to the 22nd Wage Committee, filling vacant positions. Their tenure will begin upon Cabinet approval and align with the remaining term of the replaced committee members. Second, relief measures were proposed for flood and landslide victims in Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai. Temporary employment was provided to 400 affected individuals, granting each a payment of 1,500 THB. In Chiang Rai, repair efforts included 54 houses, 2 temples, drainage systems spanning 1,500 meters, […]
On November 21, 2024, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labor, along with Mr. Boonsong Tapchaiyut, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Labor; Ms. Marasri Jairangsee, Secretary-General of the Social Security Office; the Social Security Board (14th group); advisors; and relevant executives and officials from the Ministry of Labor and the Social Security Office, held discussions with executives of the e-Estonian Briefing Centre in Tallinn, Estonia. The discussions focused on modern data integration in labor, digital innovation, and the study of e-voting systems to improve accessibility for citizens. Mr. Phiphat stated that the presentation highlighted Estonia’s advancements and reforms in its digital systems, particularly its ability to manage extensive data networks (X-Road), linking over 100,000 databases and enabling seamless data exchange. Estonia’s use of electronic cards and initiatives to increase birth rates and address labor shortages through universal employment on online platforms were also emphasized. Currently, the system has consolidated employment information for approximately 32,500 companies. Estonia’s citizen-centered digital service management and cross-sectoral data integration were presented as a model of innovation. These insights could significantly benefit the Ministry of Labor and the Social Security Office by expanding perspectives on leveraging […]
On October 30, 2024, at 09.00 hours in the local time of the Republic of Singapore, the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, was Vice-Chair of the 28th ALMM. The Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonsong Thapchaiyut, the Assistant to the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Sakdinart Sonthisakyotin, the Minister Counselor (on Labour) from the Labour Office in Singapore, Mr. Wuttisak Pathomsart, attended the 28th ASEAN Labour Ministers’ Meeting (ALMM) at the Garden Pavilion, Republic of Singapore. The Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn said that the ASEAN Labour Ministers’ Meeting (ALMM) is a leaders’ forum to promote labour cooperation among ASEAN member states, with the main theme of strengthening capacity to cope with change and promoting innovation. This meeting also coincides with the 50th anniversary of Thailand being elected as Vice-Chair for the term of 2024-2026, together with Singapore. In the opening ceremony, each country presented its workforce’s strengths in a time capsule, which will be opened again in 25 years when ASEAN celebrates the 75th anniversary of relations. In this regard, the results of the meeting reflect tangible future work. At the meeting, the ASEAN Secretary-General, H.E. Dr. Kao Kim […]
On October 7, 2024, the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, chaired the opening ceremony of the Thai People’s Empowerment Festival to Upskill and Reskill and Develop Future Labour Skills, targeting over 523,904 people in the Northeast, hoping to increase the employment rate in the region and to connect to both domestic and international markets. In this regard, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonsong Thapchaiyut, assigned the Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General, Mrs. Marasri Jairangsi, to join in honour of the event. The Department of Skill Development’s Director-General, Ms. Bubpha Rueangsud, the Department of Employment’s Director-General, Mr. Somchai Morakotsriwan, Deputy Governor of Ubon Ratchathani Mr. Supasit Korcharoenyot, MP for Ubon Ratchathani District 5, Mr. Suttichai Charoonnet, executives of the Ministry of Labour, heads of government agencies under the Ministry of Labour in Ubon Ratchathani Province, government and private sector partners joined the event at the multipurpose dome building, Trakan Phuet Phon Technical College, Trakan Phuet Phon District, Ubon Ratchathani Province.
On August 22, 2024, at 09.30 hours, the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, welcomed the President of the Japan External Trade Organization to Bangkok (JETRO Bangkok), Mr. Kuroda Jun, and the President of the Japanese Chamber of Commerce Bangkok (JCC Bangkok), Mr. To Kozo, and delegation, to present data from the economic trend survey report of Japanese joint venture companies in Thailand in the first half of 2024. The Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Pairoj Chotikasathien, the Social Security Office’s Secretary-General, Mr. Boonsong Thapchaiyut, the Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General, Mr. Samat Pattamasukon, the Assistant to the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Sakdinart Sonthisakyotin, and the Ministry of Labour’s executives joined in giving a welcome at the Prasong Rananant Meeting Room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. Mr. Phiphat said that JETRO Bangkok and JCC Bangkok work closely with the Ministry of Labour, government agencies, and economic organizations. They play an essential role in strengthening trade and investment relations and helping Japanese joint ventures create employment and promote the Thai economy. Regarding the concerns of Japanese businesses in Thailand around the increase to the 400-Baht minimum wage, the […]
On September 23, 2024, at 16.00 hours, the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, assigned the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Pairoj Chotikasathien, to chair the ceremony to present plaques, pins, and certificates of honour to outstanding labour volunteers and graduates for the year 2024. The Ministry of Labour’s executives also participated in the event at the Grand Palazzo Room, 7th floor, Palazzo Hotel, Ratchadaphisek Road, Din Daeng District, Bangkok. The Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Pairoj Chotikasathien, said that the Ministry of Labour has a mission to manage the workforce, which is a task that is critical for national development. It is related to dimensions of security, economy, and society. Labour volunteers and networks are important individuals who have roles and duties that serve as a mechanism for the civil society network to drive the missions of the Ministry of Labour. They are individuals who voluntarily benefit society and play an important role in working at the local and community levels. They are volunteers who sacrifice their personal and family time. They are a medium for public relations, disseminating knowledge, giving advice and recommendations on labour and work to people […]
On September 23, 2024, at 07.00 hours, the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, chaired the ceremony of chanting Buddhist prayers and offering morning alms to 10 monks, the ceremony of paying homage to the sacred objects of the Ministry of Labour, including Phra Phuttha Sutthithammabophit, Phra Phuttha Chinnarat, Phra Phum Chai Mongkol Shrine, Thao Maha Phrom Thewarit, and Pho Pu Suchin Phromma Shrine. They also paid homage in front of the portrait of His Majesty the King on the occasion of the Ministry of Labour’s 31st anniversary in 2024. The Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Pairoj Chotikasathien, along with executives, civil servants, and officials of the Ministry of Labour, joined together at the Ministry of Labour’s Meeting Room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour.
On September 9, 2024, at 09.30 hours, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Pairoj Chotikasathien, chaired the Office of the Permanent Secretary of Labour Meeting no. 6/2024, attended by senior executives and agencies under the Office of the Permanent Secretary of Labour, in both central, regional and international levels. The occasion took place at the Prasong Rananant Meeting Room, 5th Floor, Ministry of Labour Building and online. In this meeting, the agencies under the Office of the Permanent Secretary of Labour reported the results of operations for the 2024 fiscal year of the Office of the Permanent Secretary of Labour for 11 months (October 2023 to August 2024). It reported on budget expenditures of the Office of the Permanent Secretary of Labour for the 2024 fiscal year (October 1, 2023, to August 31, 2024), the labour situation and trends for August 2024, on regional operations by provincial labour offices in Kanchanaburi, Mae Hong Son, and Ang Thong, and on the results of operations in sourcing Thai labour markets abroad. The Permanent Secretary of Labour urged all agencies under […]
On September 4, 2024, the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, chaired the opening of the job and freelance careers fair for Thai people to have careers and income, the DOE Craft Fair 2024. The Secretariat to the Labour Minister, Mr. Aree Krainara, the Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson, Mr. Phumiphat Mueanchan, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Pairoj Chotikasathien, and the Ministry of Labour’s executives gave a welcome. The Department of Employment’s Director-General, Mr. Somchai Morakotsriwan, gave a report at the Ministry of Labour’s meeting room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. Mr. Phiphat said that he was pleased and honoured to chair the opening ceremony of the job and freelance careers fair so that Thai people could have careers and income. With the changes in society and technology today, the workforce has adapted through the use of digital technology to facilitate work, causing the new generation to become more interested in working as freelancers. The Ministry of Labour, through the Department of Employment, plays a vital role in taking care of the social sector to drive the country’s economy. The goal is for freelance workers to receive career promotions, have stable […]
On September 3, 2024, the 34th Anniversary of the Social Security Office, the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, presided over the opening ceremony and presented plaques of honour to those who have contributed to the Social Security Office and the Favorite Hospital Award. The Secretariat to the Labour Minister, Mr. Aree Krainara, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Pairoj Chotikasathien, and the Ministry of Labour’s senior executives joined the occasion. The Social Security Office’s Secretary-General, Mr. Boonsong Thapchaiyut, and executives of the Social Security Office, the Social Security Committee, the Compensation Fund Committee, various committees, executives of business establishments, hospitals, leaders of the Social Security Networks, honourable guests, the media, and Social Security Office officials welcomed them at the Social Security Office, Tiwanon Road, Talat Khwan Subdistrict, Mueang Nonthaburi District, Nonthaburi Province. The Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, gave a press conference to the media. He said that, on the occasion of the Social Security Office’s 34th year of operation, he wanted to congratulate the Social Security Office for looking after and supporting employees and insured persons, adhering to the mission of creating security for a better quality of life. […]
On August 29, 2024, the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, chaired the opening ceremony of the Thailand Digital Employer Day 2024, ‘Upgrading the Digital Workforce; Driving the Thai Economy Towards Prosperity and Sustainability.’ He delivered a special speech on ‘Upgrading the Potential of Thai Workers Towards Employment in the Digital Age.’ He announced the intention to join the network to drive the digital competency of Thai workers to international standards to enhance business competitiveness. The ceremony presented certificates of honour to 34 skill development networks that supported skill development activities for the years 2023 to 2024. The Ambassador of Ireland to Thailand, Mr. Patrick Byrne, the ministerial working group, executives of the Ministry of Labour, executives of the Digital Development Foundation, ICDL (Thailand) Co., Ltd., and the Thai Software Industry Association, executives of government agencies, and labour skill development networks from both the public and private sectors joined the event at the Ministry of Labour’s meeting room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. Mr. Phiphat said that the Ministry of Labour has worked with both government and private sector partners. The event focuses on inspiring employers, employees, workers, and personnel in […]
The Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson, Mr. Phumiphat Mueanchan, said that the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, received a report from the Department of Employment, Labour Section, Royal Thai Embassy in Tel Aviv and the Labor Office in Saudi Arabia regarding the tense situation in Israel and Lebanon; it reported a possibility that the situation might expand and intensify from the incident on July 31, 2024 in Iran. The Ministry of Labour has assessed the situation and would like to inform Thai workers to temporarily postpone traveling to work in Israel and Lebanon by all means until further notice. Sending Thai workers to work abroad is an important policy of the Ministry of Labour, which aims to help drive the economy. This year, the target is set at 100,000 people. As of the end of July, 77,918 Thai workers have been sent abroad, accounting for 77.92 percent of the target. Most recently, the Labour Minister signed a Memorandum of Understanding on sending Thai workers to the Republic of Korea under the Employment Permit System (EPS) between the Thai Ministry of Labour […]
